Group Credit Controller

Position 1 Recruitment; Watton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Group Credit Controller to manage the credit control function across a group of companies. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years' experience, strong knowledge of credit management principles, and proficiency in accounting systems and Excel. This full-time permanent role offers a hybrid work model after completion of the probation period, combining office and home working.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar credit control role.
• Strong knowledge of credit management principles and best practices.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all sales ledger cash collections and processing.
• Prepare and issue customer invoicing, including stage payments and warranty retentions.
• Monitor overdue accounts and implement appropriate credit control measures.
• Conduct credit checks for new and existing customers.
• Set and manage customer credit limits.
• Resolve account disputes and negotiate payment plans.

Skills

Credit management principles

Multi-currency experience

Accounting systems proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position 1 Recruitment are working with an Engineering company, who are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Group Credit Controller to oversee and manage the credit control function across a group of companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all sales ledger cash collections and processing
• Prepare and issue customer invoicing, including stage payments and warranty retentions
• Distribute customer statements and dunning letters in line with collection schedules
• Monitor overdue accounts and implement appropriate credit control measures, including supply holds and initiating legal proceedings where necessary
• Conduct credit checks for new and existing customers
• Set and manage customer credit limits
• Sign off on creditworthiness and advise on payment terms/structures during contract reviews
• Resolve account disputes and negotiate payment plans to bring accounts up to date
• Liaise with the company bank to allocate unidentified receipts
• Apply for and manage letters of credit and bank guarantees as required
• Maintain an up-to-date bank guarantee and letter of credit register
• Track proforma invoices and credit card payments
• Perform weekly sales ledger bank reconciliations
• Produce monthly cash collection forecasts
• Distribute weekly on‑stop reports
• Send weekly stage payment reminders to Project Managers
• Support the Management Accountant with ad hoc financial reporting tasks
• Participate in process improvement initiatives within the finance function

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar credit control role
• Multi‑currency experience is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of credit management principles and best practices
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

This is a full‑time permanent position, Monday - Friday / Hybrid working: 3 days in the office / 2 days from home (following completion of the probation period)

If you are interested, Apply now, or contact Kirsty on (phone number removed)